Author Archives: Susan L. Schwartz

How to Make the Lemon Drop Martini

The Lemon Drop Martini became popular in the 1970s, inspired by the classic sour but

How to Make the Gin Rickey

The Gin Rickey dates back to late nineteenth century Washington, D.C., and was originally made

How to Make the Floradora

The Floradora dates back to the early twentieth century and was named after a popular

How to Make the Dark and Stormy

The Dark and Stormy comes from Bermuda and is closely associated with Goslings rum, which

How to Make the Sex on the Beach

The Sex on the Beach became popular in the 1980s and quickly became known for

How to Make the Long Island Iced Tea

The Long Island Iced Tea is one of the most debated cocktails, with several origin

How to Make the Tom Collins

The Tom Collins dates back to the nineteenth century and became widely known during a

How to Make the Gin and Tonic

The Gin and Tonic has its origins in colonial India, where quinine was used to

How to Make the Gin Sour

The Gin Sour is one of the foundational cocktails, built on the classic combination of

How to Make the Cuba Libre

The Cuba Libre dates back to the early 1900s and is closely tied to Cuba’s